As part of her healthier eating initiative, Michelle Obama unveiled the new nutritional design that’s replaced the FDA food pyramid: MyPlate, a circular dish split into four portions for fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein, with a bowl-like dairy portion on the side. Interestingly, Obama is not the only celebrity chattering about food today. More »

McDonald’s Won’t Make You Fat – According to a new study, your desire to overeat and subsequently become obese has no correlation to the fast food industry. Right…but chances are you aren’t going to find something in your own cupboard that can be super-sized. (Food Beast)

Speaking About Body Image Problems in the Media - The gold star for most confusing show description goes to Vh1′s upcoming Money Hungry, which bills itself as a “comedic weight loss competition.” But also promises to “capture the drama, tears, and grueling competition” of its contestants. Ha…ha? (via VH1)

Yesterday evening I went on a quest to find one of Urban Outfitters ‘Eat Less’ shirts that got so much press last week for basically being super offensive. Sure, if the shirt was part of some sort of anti-obesity campaign, … More »

Because ironic tees are so over (unless they involve the Golden Girls), hipster fashion retailer Urban Outfitters have taken the concept one step further: Provocative, inflammatory slogans on their shirts, like the one that just says “Eat Less.” So classy. … More »

WOW!!!! I cannot believe what I am hearing! This lady from the National Action Against Obesity says that Jordin Sparks is a bad example and should not have won American Idol because she has “extra meat” on her bones – … More »